Ways To Remove Stretch Marks Using Natural Methods

People are
always looking for ways to remove stretch marks using natural methods. The appearance of stretch marks can be very
unattractive and leave women feeling very self conscious. Stretch marks can appear on the thighs,
breasts, stomach area as well as the upper arms and shoulders.

They are
caused due to the skin expanding at a quicker rate than it expects to. Although the skin is robust and contains
elasticity, it can not cope under pressure so the fine tissues tear to
accommodate the weight gain. This
results in ugly looking scars.

Once you
understandwhat causes stretch marks you can start to look at ways to prevent,
improve the appearance or even remove them completely.

There are
several over the counter stretch mark removal creams that guarantee the removal
of your marks. The creams will usually
contain active ingredients which will help return your skin back to is original
state. These active ingredients can include

glycerol

hydrolyzed collagen

Indian pennywort

striadril complex,

silicon dioxide derivative

shea butter

Pregnancy and childbirth can cause stretch marks

Try Herbal
Remedies

If you
would prefer to look at herbal remedies as an alternative to chemical based
products, seek out creams that contain one or more of these effective natural
ingredients

ginseng

chickweed

butcher's broom

ivy

horsetail

calendula

Make Up

If you want
to improve the appearance of stretch marks, you could use tinted foundation and
concealer on your skin. You can even buy specially formulated skin creams that
are produced to cover large areas of the body.
This will of course be a temporary solution but it can be effective.

Self
Tanning Lotions

Self
tanning lotions will also have the same effect as using concealer and
foundation products. Once the skin area
has stretched, it will no longer be able to tan naturally, so you might want to
consider applying a self tan lotion in order to even out your complexion.

Healthy
Diet

Eating a
good diet will ensure that your body receives all the nutrients that it needs
so that every area is replenished and can function at its best. Make sure you eat foods containing vitamins
A, C, D as well as zinc and protein.
Lots of fresh fruit is ideal.

Invest In A
Loofah

Using a
loofah or a body brush when you are in the shower will help to reduce the
appearance of the fine lines that stretch marks leave. The massaging motion will help promote good
circulation.

Moisturise

Using a good quality moisturising cream will
also aid with good circulation and help the skin to be firmer. A daily skin
care program is recommended to help reduce skin damage.

Drink Plenty
of Water

As well as
ensuring that you eat a healthy and well balanced diet, drink plenty of
water. Water acts as a natural agent to
clear the body of toxins and to flush out impurities. Make sure your body is well watered to help
in the renewal of skin cells and to keep your skin soft and supply and healthy.

Stretch
marks can look unsightly but if you take some active measures, you can improve
on the appearance of these scars. If you are looking for a more radical way of
removing scars, look at ways to remove stretch marks using medical
methods. If you are really unhappy with
the way your skin looks, starting looking for remedies to improve the way you
look.

@Lady_E - stretch marks can be horrible to deal with, whatever age you are. Thanks for stopping by.

Elena 8 years agofrom London, UK

This is nice to know Top Cat. (I don't have stretch marks - yet. Lol). I've actually noticed some people have it as early as their twenties. Wonder what causes it. Men don't seem to have it a lot either. Sooo not fair - its always the ladies. Interesting Hub.